Yet another experimental indie band to arise out of the Chicago scene, the Fruit Bats are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eric Johnson, who has played with Ugly Casanova, I Rowboat, and Califone. On this second Fruit Bats LP, he is joined by Gillian Lisee and producer Brian Deck.

French band Fugu mines the pop sounds of the Beach Boys and the Beatles, a la contemporaries Stereolab (who contribute to this album) and Apples In Stereo.

Now based in Baltimore, the synthpop trio from North Carolina releases its first album on the Thrill Jockey label.

The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .

Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.

The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."

Patience is indeed a requirement for fans of the former Wham! member, as this is just his fourth solo album of original material and first in eight years.

A collection of ten covers and seven original songs from the pop singer's 2011-12 orchestral tour.

The third full-length release from British dance-pop artist Georgia was co-produced by Rostam.

The fourth LP from Ginuwine includes contributions from Method Man, R.Kelly, Sole, Snoop Dogg, and--uh--Mike Tyson.

The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.

The second compilation for the pop group formed on the British show Popstars: The Rivals includes four new songs.

The debut full-length release from North Carolina alt-pop artist glaive was produced by Jeff Hazin and Ralph Castelli.

The debut album for the country quartet was produced by Matt Serletic.

The debut album for the British indie rock trio.

The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."

Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.

The Welsh Britpop band returns with its second album in 2001 and sixth U.S. release overall. The first single is "Stood On Gold."

The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.

The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.

The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.

This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."

This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.

The five-disc box set features the remaster of hard rock band's 1987 debut album, a disc of B-sides, the 1986 demo session at Sound City Studios, two previously unreleased tracks from sessions with Mike Clink, and a blu-ray disc which includes music videos. A 96-page hardcover book and six lithographs, three replicas of concert tickets, a copy of a video shoot flyer, a wall poster, and temporary band tattoos are also included.

Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.

The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.

The third full-length solo studio release for the pop singer features a guest appearance from Fetty Wap and production from Greg Kurstin, Mattman & Robin, JR Rotem and Stargate.

The third full-length release for the alternative pop artist features guest appearances Dominic Fike, Alanis Morissette and BTS' Suga.

Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the fourth full-length studio release for the alternative pop artist is a concept album about pregnancy and giving birth.

Producers Prince Paul and Dan "The Automator" Nakamura assembled a varied cast of collaborators, including Miho Hatori (Cibo Matto), Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, DJ Shadow, Sean Lennon, Josh Hayden (Spain), De La Soul, and, of all people, Father Guido Sarducci. The band's name comes from an episode of the Chris Elliott sitcom "Get A Life."

The debut full-length release for the member of the PC Music collective was produced by A. G. Cook.

The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.

Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).

The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.

The debut album for Sheffield quartet was produced by Hugh Jones.

The second full-length solo release for the One Direction member features production from Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon, and Sammy Witte.

The band releases its first album since the accidental death of guitarist Casey Calvert.

The debut full-length release for the actress/singer-songwriter features a guest appearances from Kehlani.

Bermuda-born singer/songwriter Heather Nova returns with her fourth album, which was a hit in England upon its release there in the fall of 2001.

The third album from the London-based indie outfit.

This is Marc Bianchi's second LP as Her Space Holiday, which also includes his girlfriend, Keely.

Marc Bianchi continues his indie pop/electronica solo project Her Space Holiday with this latest 10-song release.

Marc Bianchi releases his latest album under the Her Space Holiday name.

The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.

This is the third album for the actress/pop star.

Not the "Breakfast at Tiffany's character, rather the British singer returns with her second album with Lawyer Dave as Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs.

The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.

The second album for the Nashville pop rock quartet includes a guest appearance by Demi Lovato.

The second album for the Australian indie-pop rock band was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.

The Canadian duo of Jim Guthrie and Islands singer Nick Thorburn release their debut album as Human Highway.

The debut album for I Am The World Trade Center was recorded entirely on a laptop computer, with music by Kindercore head Dan Geller and vocals by Amy Dykes. [The band officially shortened its name to I Am The World following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.]

The synth-pop duo of Amy Dykes (vocals) and Dan Geller (music) are best known for two things: (1) recording all of their music on a laptop computer, and (2) well, their name, which (understandably) attracted some attention post-September 11 and was briefly changed and then restored. This is the band's second full-length release, and includes covers of the Stone Roses' "Shoot You Down" and Blondie's "Call Me."

The 80s-influenced laptop-pop duo of Dan Geller and Amy Dykes return with their third LP.

The sophomore album for the Swedish band was produced by Emanuel Lundgren and Fabian "Phatfabe" Torsson.

The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.

The second full-length release for the Swedish duo of Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo features guest appearance from Charli XCX as well as production from Stargate.

The first full-length studio release from Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop in 10 years features guest appearances by Joel Corry, Galantis, Rain Radio, Sofi Tukker, Ultra Naté, VIZE, and Yaeger.

This is the debut album for the singer from Norway.

The two-disc set from the Atlanta, Georgia duo is the first album since they were dropped by Hollywood Records.

This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.

The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.

This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."

The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced with additional production from Brett Cox, James Flannigan and Jacknife Lee.

The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.

The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.

The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.

The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.

The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.

The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.

The latest album for the young jazz artist features both original and cover songs including Cole Porter's "Just One of Those Things," Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music," Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around."

The sixth studio release for the British jazz-pop artist was recorded with such items as iPhone apps, old keyboards, and cassette recorders.

This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.

The first new album in four years from the former Diff'rent Strokes star. (OK, so we've been watching too much Nick at Nite lately.)

The nipple-baring superstar's first album in three years features production from Dallas Austin, Babyface, Kanye West, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.

Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.

The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.

The third studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Pitbull, Jordin Sparks, and The Game. The US release was a five-track EP.

The fourth studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jennifer Lopez, Matoma, Julia Michaels, K. Michelle, Meghan Trainor, Keith Urban, and Stevie Wonder.

The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.

The fourth full-length release from the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Ace Hood, Busta Rhymes, and Rick Ross.

The former member of *NSync makes his solo debut with 'Schizophrenic,' working with a range of producers including Basement Jaxx.

The Welsh-born singer releases her follow-up to her 2004 debut, "Finally Woken."